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Y281 RFH

2001 Yamaha XJR1300

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

14,569 mi
Last recorded14,569 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJR130019,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 RFH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 14,569 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 14,104 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 13,702 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 13,403 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 11,609 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 9,460 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 5,953 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 5,868 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 5,785 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 5,705 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 5,117 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 5,117 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 4,827 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 4,827 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 3,555 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJR1300?

Based on 107,128 MOT tests across 7,520 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
801
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,072
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 471
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 380
reflector on motorcycle missing 339
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 232
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Y281 RFH is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 19,281 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJR1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,072 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y281 RFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJR1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha XJR1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y281 RFH registered?

Y281 RFH is a 2001 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 26 May 2001.

Is Y281 RFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y281 RFH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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